2026 municipal election
Candidate for Qualicum Beach Mayor calls for careful, collaborative planning
This article is part of a multi-week feature from NanaimoNewsNOW, profiling Mayoral candidates across the mid-Island ahead of the 2026 Municipal Election. For complete election coverage, click here. QUALICUM BEACH - A lifelong resident who's already well-known in the political world has thrown his hat into the ring for...
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seasonal work
Full road closure this week along Hwy. 4 near Cameron Lake
NANAIMO - A daytime road closure is coming to Hwy. 4 near Cameron Lake this week for maintenance work. The Province said Hwy. 4 between the east side of Cameron Lake at Chalet Rd. and the Port Alberni summit will be fully closed on Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. to complete "seasonal and additional ...
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repair work
Daytime closures in place for south Nanaimo waterfront access bridge
NANAIMO - An essential secondary access bridge to the city's assembly wharf area will be closed during the day this week for maintenance work.The City said the Wellcox Bridge, the aging wooden trestle bridge extending from the end of Crace St., will be closed from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. from Monday, Sept. 21 until Thursda...
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2026 municipal election
Candidate for Qualicum Beach Mayor calls for careful, collaborative planning
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seasonal work
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'Be engaged and informed:' Forums to showcase Nanaimo & Parksville election candidates
NANAIMO - Voters are set to hear directly from candidates in this year's municipal election on a multitude of key issues. The Nanaimo and District Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Civic Engagement Forum at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre on Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 5 p.m to 7:30 p.m., with all 44 candidates for M...
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no waste
Oceanside pickers providing tonnes of free fruit
PARKSVILLE - A local group of gleaners have helped save thousands of kilograms of fruit from rotting away unused, providing them to the community, free of charge. The Parksville/Qualicum Fruit Tree Project recently announced they expect to surpass the amount of fruit collected last year, with six more weeks remaining i...
Sep 20, 2026
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Canadian legend
Terry Fox runs scheduled in several communities, including Nanaimo
NANAIMO - An annual tradition sees thousands of Canadians take part in an iconic fundraiser in honour of one of the country's most influential figures.The 46th annual Terry Fox Run happens in several communities across the region on Sunday, Sept. 20, including Nanaimo.Registration opens at 9 a.m. at Bowen Park, with th...
Sep 20, 2026
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Rivalry Renewed
First Clippers win of the season comes in Cowichan Valley
DUNCAN - The Clippers and Cowichan Valley Capitals clashed for the first time since Game 7 of the second round of the 2026 BCHL playoffs.Nanaimo won Game 7 and also took the first matchup of the new season 4-2 on Saturday, Sept. 19.After a scoreless first period the Capitals Raphael Messier opened the scoring from the ...
Sep 20, 2026
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'Just take it in and try to enjoy it:' Nanaimo rider ready as Tour de Rock rolls down Island
NANAIMO - The training is over, but now the real work begins for this year's Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock riders. The annual fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society, and Camp Goodtimes, starts Saturday, Sept. 19, in Port Alice, then continues down Vancouver Island, where it wraps in Victoria on Oct. 2. Nanaimo RCMP ...
Sep 19, 2026
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2026 municipal election
Green, sustainable future the focus for Nanaimo Mayoral candidate
This article is part of a multi-week feature from NanaimoNewsNOW, profiling Mayoral candidates across the mid-Island ahead of the 2026 Municipal Election. For complete election coverage, click here. NANAIMO - A familiar name on the ballot is once again running to be Mayor of Nanaimo. Brunie Brunie is one of four Mayora...
Sep 19, 2026
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British Columbia
Origin of destructive B.C. wildfire remains under investigation: police
PENTICTON - Police say they are continuing to work with wildfire personnel and others on a multi-agency investigation into the origin of the Bald Range fire, which destroyed or damaged about 150 properties in British Columbia's south Okanagan last mont...
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Five people fined for illegal shellfish harvesting on Vancouver Island
CAMPBELL RIVER - Five people have been fined a combined $19,000 after harvesting shellfish from a contaminated area on Vancouver Island. Fisheries and Oceans Canada says officers were patrolling in late June when they came across people harvesting shel...
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B.C. government restarts planning for Burnaby Hospital expansion
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government is resuscitating the Burnaby Hospital expansion, a project that had been put on hold because of budget pressures. Infrastructure Minister Bowinn Ma says planning for the redevelopment has resumed and it will n...
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Conservatives criticized over appointment of candidate to run in Ontario byelection
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is facing criticism from within his own party after choosing to appoint a candidate to run in an upcoming byelection in southern Ontario, instead of holding a nomination contest. Poilievre announced at a ra...
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B.C. sues OpenAI, says one call could have prevented Tumbler Ridge mass shooting
VANCOUVER - The B.C. government has filed a lawsuit against artificial intelligence company OpenAI in California over the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., asserting "one telephone call to the RCMP could have prevented the tragedy." Attorney Genera...
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Vancouver Mayor Sim urges no snap B.C. election during municipal campaign
VANCOUVER - Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim is urging the British Columbia government not to call an early election until after municipal voting on Oct. 17 that he says deserves the "full, undivided attention" of residents. Premier David Eby told NDP legislato...
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Local Sports
Kicking It
VIU soccer teams hit the pitch for 2026 PACWEST season
NANAIMO - The VIU Mariners are beginning a new PACWEST soccer season with differing expectations.The women will attempt to win the provincial championship for a third straight time, while the men are hoping to rise up the table after finishing 2-7-3 in 2025.Women's coach Bobbie Taylor said her group will have a strong ...
Sep 12, 2026
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Scoring Big
Vancouver Island Seals provide elite development pathway for female hockey players
NANAIMO - The Vancouver Island Seals hockey program has been going since 2017 and it's the only female AAA hockey team on the island. General manager Cynthia Fowler said the team had been based out of the south island to start but now calls Port Alberni home. "Last year we moved the team to Port Alberni because of...
Sep 07, 2026
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Starting Early
Nanaimo Hornets rugby fostering next generation with active kids programs
NANAIMO - Hornets rugby is underway for the fall session with a lot of options for young players. There are sessions for as young as pre-kindergarten which includes parent participation and other opportunities for U7 and U8 kids are play based in an effort to get kids out and running and touching a rugby ball. Hornets ...
Sep 05, 2026
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Rivalry Renewed
First Clippers win of the season comes in Cowichan Valley
DUNCAN - The Clippers and Cowichan Valley Capitals clashed for the first time since Game 7 of the second round of the 2026 BCHL playoffs.Nanaimo won Game 7 and also took the first matchup of the new season 4-2 on Saturday, Sept. 19.After a scoreless first period the Capitals Raphael Messier opened the scoring from the ...
Sep 20, 2026
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Bitten by the Bulldogs
Clippers lose to division rivals in home opener
NANAIMO - The Clippers started their season opening game well but eventually lost out 2-1 to Alberni Valley at Frank Crane Arena.Shortly after a disallowed Nanaimo goal Charles Béland notched the first goal of the game on a beautiful penalty shot deke in the first period.The game stayed at 1-0 until late in the ...
Sep 19, 2026
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Fresh Start
Clippers hope new season sees continued momentum after trip to BCHL Finals
NANAIMO - A new BCHL season brings a clean slate, but the Nanaimo Clippers hope it can also carry momentum after tremendous 2025-26 campaign and an appearance in the BCHL Finals.Head coach and general manager Colin Birkas said the post season run provided many great hockey memories."It was a lot of fun to be a par...
Sep 18, 2026
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Canada
Origin of destructive B.C. wildfire remains under investigation: police
PENTICTON - Police say they are continuing to work with wildfire personnel and others on a multi-agency investigation into the origin of the Bald Range fire, which destroyed or damaged about 150 properties in British Columbia's south Okanagan last mont...
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building canada
Five things to know about the Liberals' new Building Canada Strong Act
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney's government tabled a bill Monday to fast-track approvals for major projects. The Building Canada Strong Act removes the responsibility for reviewing many big projects, such as pipelines and power transmission lines,...
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QuickQuotes: MPs react to Carney's new Building Canada Strong Act
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney's government tabled a bill Monday to fast-track approvals for major projects and update the Canada Labour Code. Here's what politicians and others are saying about the new legislation: - "A stronger Canada means more...
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Carney says he won't backtrack on digital services tax, streamers' CanCon payments
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says he won't change his mind about his decision to eliminate the digital services tax and Canadian content contributions for streamers. Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet asked Carney in the House of Commo...
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NDP Leader Lewis criticized for saying Jews 'failed to do our part' to stop Gaza war
OTTAWA - NDP Leader Avi Lewis said he is not holding all Jews accountable for Israel's policies in Gaza, after some Liberal MPs called comments he made in a social media post irresponsible and "despicable." Lewis posted late Sunday that he would be mar...
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After Belleville, Ont., shooting, a look at recent violent incidents near synagogues
Ontario's police watchdog is investigating after a 29-year-old man allegedly opened fire at a constable stationed outside a synagogue in Belleville, Ont., on Sunday night. The resulting shootout left both the suspect and the officer with serious injuri...
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World
Appeals court favors Trump-backed Missouri congressional map, but Supreme Court will have final say
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - A long-running legal fight over Missouri's congressional map took another turn Monday when a federal appeals panel ruled in favor of new districts backed by President Donald Trump, even though the U.S. Supreme Court has block...
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UK to offer Saudi Arabia aerial refueling to counter Houthi attacks
ABOARD THE BRITISH PRIME MINISTER'S PLANE (AP) - Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Monday that Britain has agreed to provide limited military support to Saudi Arabia to repeal attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. Burnham told rep...
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Trump inaugurates new White House helipad, but networks skip coverage during First Amendment fight
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump showed off his new White House helicopter landing pad on Monday, attempting to brush aside a First Amendment firestorm even as major television networks kept their cameras away because CNN wasn't allowed to cove...
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Nanaimo Homeowners: Centra's $1M Window Efficiency Plan is now over 75% claimed
The Centra Install Pros Window Efficiency Plan - a program helping Nanaimo homeowners cut the cost of new windows and doors - is running out of runway fast. The plan puts up to $650 toward each window or door replaced, drawn from a dedicated $1 million fund set aside for local homeowners. There is no income testing and...
Sep 18, 2026
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Jul 28, 2026
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